| lining | A coating applied to the pulpal wall(s) of a restorative dental preparation to protect the pulp from thermal or chemical irritation; usually a vehicle containing a varnish, resin, and/or calcium hydroxide. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lining cell | The cell's lining the lymphatic sinuses of lymph nodes and the blood sinuses of bone marrow. Synonym: lining cell. Origin: L. Littoralis, the seashore (05 Mar 2000) |
| lining epithelium | An epithelium lining a duct, cavity or vessel, that is not particularly specialised for secretion or as a mechanical barrier. Not a precise classification. (18 Nov 1997) |
| refractory lining | A lining, usually of ceramic, capable of resisting and maintaining high temperatures. (05 Dec 1998) |
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| dental cavity lining | <dentistry> An inner coating, as of varnish or other protective substance, to cover the dental cavity wall. It is usually a resinous film-forming agent dissolved in a volatile solvent, or a suspension of calcium hydroxide in a solution of a synthetic resin. The lining seals the dentinal tubules and protects the pulp before a restoration is inserted. (12 Dec 1998) |
| synovial lining | The lining of the joint. (12 Dec 1998) |